Skate City

Skate City Established in 1978, Skate City is officially Irelands oldest Skate Shop. Ronan C. "Skate City in Temple Bar has the best rollerskates. Declan O.

Clive Rowen, the Dublin 'Godfather of Skateboarding' as he is affectionately known by local skateboarders, originally set up shop on Hill Street, trading under the name 'Clives Cycle Centre'. In the 90's he then moved to the bustling tourist hotspot of Temple Bar, and set up Skate City. The shop stocks a wide variety of products including;

-Skateboards
-Rollerblades
-Rollerskates
-Kites
-Longboar

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-Snowboards
-Scooters
-Frisbees
-Stickers
-Accessories and spare parts for skateboards, rollerblades and kites


Reviews from some customers;

"Well respected Skate Shop and probably one of the reasons skate culture has grown so attached to Temple Bar over the years." The guy is really good when you explain what you want them for. I went to buy the ones in Smyths the other day but they were so uncomfortable and the wheels were crap. So I am going to Skate City tomorrow." RB

"The shop is extremely well respected among the skater community in Dublin, and has been instrumental in growing this minority sport and given it exposure on a national scale. The selection of boards on offer is good and the staff are friendly enough to offer advice and tips without coming across with superiority complexes ofter associated with the field."

Hey guys - Dads condolence book closes tommorow forever so if anyone has any nice memories they want to leave - Now is t...
12/03/2026

Hey guys - Dads condolence book closes tommorow forever so if anyone has any nice memories they want to leave - Now is the time , thanks to all the wonderful ones already left ❤️

Condolence Book for Clive Rowen of Enniscorthy, Wexford Ireland. Add your condolences here.

Today ❤️
15/02/2026

Today ❤️

An amazing event and gesture organised by .skates this Sunday 11-6pm hillstreet. All welcome , skateboards , rollerbladers, bikers , friends , family. Ramps, prizes, music and a fun auld hang out to celebrate the life of Clive. If anyone wants to help out in anyway please contact .skates on insta ❤️ we can’t wait to see some familiar faces ❤️🛹 thanks so much to all your amazing support and kind words over the last few weeks , big apologies for lack of responses but we will thank each and every one of you in time - it’s been overwhelming to see all the outpouring of love and kindness from each and every person. Now let’s all have a good time for Dad ❤️💪🛹

An amazing event and gesture organised by .skates this Sunday 11-6pm hillstreet. All welcome , skateboards , rollerblade...
11/02/2026

An amazing event and gesture organised by .skates this Sunday 11-6pm hillstreet. All welcome , skateboards , rollerbladers, bikers , friends , family. Ramps, prizes, music and a fun auld hang out to celebrate the life of Clive. If anyone wants to help out in anyway please contact .skates on insta ❤️ we can’t wait to see some familiar faces ❤️🛹 thanks so much to all your amazing support and kind words over the last few weeks , big apologies for lack of responses but we will thank each and every one of you in time - it’s been overwhelming to see all the outpouring of love and kindness from each and every person. Now let’s all have a good time for Dad ❤️💪🛹

24/12/2025

The death has occurred of Jonathan (Johno) Whelan of Cabinteely, Dublin Ireland, on 23/12/2025. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

Today we lost one of our good friends, Jonno Whelan, one of the original Hill street crew, and one of the best skaters e...
23/12/2025

Today we lost one of our good friends, Jonno Whelan, one of the original Hill street crew, and one of the best skaters ever. I remember when he started working in the shop, he was good with customers, but wouldn’t take s**t from locals, even - they came to respect him after a while. He was a great ambassador for skateboarding and we will miss him, thanks for all the great memories. May you rest peacefully Jonno, thinking of you, Clive.

🎄🎅🏼The Final stretch ! 6 days to go! We are open everyday from now until Christmas Eve with early closing on Christmas E...
19/12/2025

🎄🎅🏼The Final stretch ! 6 days to go! We are open everyday from now until Christmas Eve with early closing on Christmas Eve - last chance to get some stocking fillers for the skateboard lover / vintage skate clothing lover in your life ! All skate clothing 50% off ! You won’t find it cheaper ! The countdown for skate city’s last hurrah - 6 days left 🥲❤️🎄

wexfordtown skateshop

22/01/2024

Skate City Sign being lowered to half mast😭 A sad day, but great memories. Thanks again to all our customers and friends who have supported us and made this the best job in the world ever ❤️

2 shop display cabinets for sale! Message if interested 🙂
17/01/2024

2 shop display cabinets for sale! Message if interested 🙂

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14 Crown Alley, Temple Bar
Dublin
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